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BW57 OWG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

230,529 mi
Last recorded230,529 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OWG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 230,529 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 230,513 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 222,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 191,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 151,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,569 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,464 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 31 May 2017 47,992 miles

front brake pads close to/on limit

o/s/r taillight slightly affected by operation of o/s/r indicator

rear brake pads close to limit

rear discs worn

Pass 31 May 2016 45,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 42,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,265 miles

Advise osr lamp damaged.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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BW57 OWG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 OWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW57 OWG registered?

BW57 OWG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is BW57 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 OWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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